Mexican artist Jovan Israel creates illustrations to explore the lives of the LGBTQ community in Mexico and to “show people there is a world beyond heterosexuality”.

Artist Mengwen Cao’s project Here We Are shares the coming out stories of queer Chinese kids, including her own coming out to her parents. South African photographer and visual activist Zanele Muholi’s new exhibit showcases her last 10 years documenting the lives of the black queer community.

For the first time, International makeup giant Covergirl selected a male spokesmodel to star in a campaign. The 17-year-old James Charles already has a loyal Instagram following for his makeup tutorials.

And finally, check out queer artist Mykki Blanco’s powerful new recitation of I want a Dyke for Presidentwritten by AIDS activist and artist Zoe Leonard in 1992.

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